Sunderland may be destined for a midtable finish under Mike Dodds but it's still all to play for at the top and bottom of the Championship. It's a dramatic promotion race with four teams still competing for a top two spot, while the relegation battle is far from settled Sunderland's season hasn't gone as planned but they'll be keen to bounce back and compete at the top end of the table next time around under a new permanent manager. For now, though, here's a look at what's going on elsewhere in...
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean admits he is rooting for Leeds United in the Championship promotion race. Daniel Farke’s side have it all to do at present with a run of just one win in five leaving them two points adrift of the current top two pace in the second tier ahead of their Monday night clash with Middlesbrough. United know that three points against Boro will be enough to see them leapfrog Ipswich Town and claim second spot. However, games in hand complicate the situation...
Raphinha’s long-term future could see him back in England with reports suggesting a €60million (£51.2m) bid from a Premier League club has been rejected by Barcelona. Leeds United sold Raphinha to Barcelona in a deal worth around £50m in July 2022, following their final-day win over Brentford that secured top-flight survival. It has not been plain sailing for the Brazilian since, with the increased competition among wide forwards seeing minutes limited. Raphinha has knuckled down and come into...
Sheffield United’s relegation rivals Nottingham Forest have now been given a date for their appeal hearing following a points deduction earlier this year. The East Midlands club were hit with a four-point deduction over breaches of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules. Forest were found to be £34.5million over their permitted threshold of £61million, and like Everton, they were punished with a points deduction. The Premier League strugglers have voiced their disagreement with the...
Daniel Farke must continue to manage his own emotions and keep himself in check over the remainder of the Championship season, says Tony Pulis. With just two more games to play over the regular season, Leeds United find themselves sitting inside the top two and that's where they'll hope to stay come May 4. Wins over QPR on Friday and Southampton on the final day of the campaign will give them the best chance of doing that, but as it stands, their fate is not in their own hands. Leicester City...
Then Leeds director of football Victor Orta turned his attention to Arne Slot during a search that unsuccessfully explored the possibility of taking Carlos Corberan from West Bromwich Albion and Andoni Iraola from Rayo Vallecano. Corberan promptly signed a new contract at the Hawthorns and Rayo Vallecano blocked Leeds’ approach for Iraola, who was not minded to force his way out of the LaLiga club. The Whites then appeared to believe Feyenoord boss Slot was potentially obtainable, until he...
Leeds United take on Middlesbrough on Monday night and they know nothing less than a win will do as the club push to win automatic promotion back to the Premier League. Leicester City picked up three crucial points on Saturday and that means Leeds now find themselves sitting two points adrift of the top two with three games to go. Games in hand complicate things at the top, but Leeds know a win at the Riverside Stadium would be enough to move up to second until the weekend at the very least....
Leeds United returned to winning ways on Monday night at Middlesbrough to move back into the top two. Leeds have the opportunity to consolidate that position on Friday night when they travel to face QPR for what is their final away game of the season. A win at Loftus Road would take Leeds four points clear of Ipswich in the league table and while Kieran McKenna's side will have two games in hand by that point, the pressure will well and truly be on. Leeds can only focus on themselves, of...
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire expects clubs to follow Leeds United’s example in potentially suing Everton, who could face punishment for a third financial breach. Everton have already been deducted points on two separate occasions after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). One of those breaches came during the period in which they pipped Leeds to survive in the top-flight, with the West Yorkshire club among several...
Manchester United take on Burnley at Old Trafford in the Premier League
Sheffield United’s hopes of surviving relegation took a huge blow on Saturday after their closest rivals Burnley walked away with a comfortable 4-1 win at Bramall Lane. The Blades remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just 16 points on the board, having lost 23 of their games this season. As we enter the final weeks of the 2023/24 season, we’ve rounded up some of the latest headlines for Sheffield United and their league rivals. Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes...
Man United face Sheffield United tonight as Erik ten Hag fights to keep his job after Sunday's FA Cup collapse against Coventry